1998-W $50 American Gold Eagle

The 1998-W $50 American Gold Eagle had a total mintage of just under 26,000 coins. This Proof coin was struck at the West Point Mint and features the ‘W’ mint mark on the obverse of the coin. This coin can be found in Deep Cameo in a perfect Proof 70 condition, even though it has a smaller mintage.

History of the 1998-W $50 American Gold Eagle

The 1998-W 1 oz American Gold Eagle takes careful choosing to find, and is worth the effort to find a well-struck coin with attractive surfaces. The obverse of the American Gold Eagle was designed by Augustus Saint Gaudens, a rendition of the full-length Lady Liberty with her hair flowing and a long dress. She holds a torch in her right hand and an olive branch in her left. An image of the Capitol building can be found in the background. The reverse of the coin was designed by sculptor, Miley Busiek. The reverse features a male American Bald Eagle clutching an olive branch, flying over a nest with a female eagle and her eaglet. The American Gold Eagle is the official gold bullion coin of the United States.